Ian AmaneAug 2, 20214 min3 tips to make your to-do lists workMaking a productive to-do list instead of a busy one Separate daily tasks from weekly tasks. I have been using to-do lists for over 15...
J. R. GuillermoJul 27, 20204 minThe Use of Narrative in WarUntil the world returns to the destructive, wide scale near-peer wars of the last century, narrative is king on the asymmetric battlefield.
X VallezJul 20, 20203 minA Toolbox For StorytellersThese five things helped me to constantly look at how people and events are connected and maintain a storytelling mindset.
J. R. GuillermoJul 20, 20203 minOn the Importance of Fairy StoriesFairy stories impart a culture’s “common sense” by making it understandable to children.
OvermindJul 7, 20202 minBeing Your Own Best ProtagonistThere are times wherein an organization’s best narrative protagonist is its own self. Here are here are 3 points for consideration.
X VallezJul 6, 20203 minGetting Into the Habit of StorytellingTransforming yourself and your people into effective and engaging storytellers entails training and repetition.
X VallezJun 29, 20202 minHow to Cram Your Presentation in 10 minutesIf suddenly you are put on the spot to prepare a presentation with a deck in 10 minutes, do not panic. Here are some things you can do.
X VallezJun 29, 20202 minTeaching Through StoriesStorytelling is one of, if not the most effective pedagogical tool. It attacks emotion, which is more vulnerable than reason and belief.
X VallezJun 22, 20202 minTelling Company Horror StoriesHorror stories are as valuable as the stories of heroism, resilience, and other virtues that the members of the organization have displayed.
X VallezJun 19, 20203 minLooking For Your Audience In The Lockdown EraWe need to remember that storytelling originated in the smallest unit of the society––the family.
Ian AmaneJun 15, 20207 minSelf-taskingSelf tasking requires team members to create their own tasks to bring the team closer to the goal. Read about Overmind's work process here.
Ian AmaneJun 9, 20204 minFilm Building for TeamsHow the filmmaking process can help teams build and refine goals, roles, and relations.
X VallezJun 8, 20202 minGetting Your Core Values Off Your WallsHow successful are these companies in making sure these values do not just line up their halls but also the hearts and minds of their people
X VallezJun 8, 20203 minThe Story is The strategyHorowitz prescribes a quick answer: a compelling story puts the company in motion. For him, the story articulates the organization’s “why”.
X VallezJun 1, 20203 minBuilding a storytelling cultureThe organization itself must become a nurturing storytelling space. And like in any situation, the leader must lead by example.
X VallezJun 1, 20203 minStorytelling is also for IntrovertsHow can you harness the power of storytelling if you are the shy type, one who would rather disappear into the background?
J. R. GuillermoMay 13, 20203 minNarratives and Neo-TribalismThe last century has seen an unprecedented amount of social mobility. Never has so many people voluntarily displaced themselves at any given
J. R. GuillermoMay 13, 20203 minWhat We Lose When We Lose the CinemaOne of the hardest hit brick-and-mortar establishments during the COVID-19 pandemic is the cinema. Industry leaders in the United States hav
J. R. GuillermoMay 12, 20203 minGaming, Collaborative Storytelling and Building a Culture (Part 2)n my previous post, we covered a basic overview of this emerging trend of player audience agency and collaborative storytelling. What I will
J. R. GuillermoMay 12, 20202 minGaming, Collaborative Storytelling and Building a CultureStorytelling is, by nature, a collaborative effort. The most basic manifestation of this is the relationship between the storyteller and the